Easy Bruschetta Dip with Creamy Boursin
This Easy Bruschetta Dip with Creamy Boursin is a quick and elegant appetizer featuring a layer of garlic and herb Boursin cheese topped with a fresh tomato bruschetta mix. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a simple indulgence, it’s served with toasted baguette slices or crackers for an irresistible bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 package Boursin cheese (Garlic & Fine Herbs flavor)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes or 2 Roma tomatoes, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp balsamic glaze or balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Baguette slices or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Let the Boursin cheese soften slightly at room temperature.
- Finely dice tomatoes and place them in a bowl.
- Add chopped basil and minced garlic to the bowl.
- Drizzle olive oil and balsamic glaze or vinegar over the tomato mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then mix gently to combine.
- Spread the softened Boursin cheese evenly on a serving plate or shallow bowl.
- Spoon the tomato mixture over the cheese layer.
- Chill for 10–15 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately.
- Serve with toasted baguette slices or crackers.
Notes
- Use cherry tomatoes for a sweeter, less watery topping.
- Make the tomato mix ahead and assemble before serving to keep it fresh.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute with a garlic herb dairy-free spread.
- Add kalamata olives or crumbled feta for a Mediterranean twist.
- Not suitable for freezing; best served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of dip
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
